Dr. John Allen Jennette, 60, of 514 Briarwood Drive in Eden, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2014, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, May 31, at St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church.
Dr. Jennette was born June 3, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island, the son of the late Christopher Roy and Mary Elizabeth Allen Jennette. He was a 1975 graduate of Hampden-Sydney University in Virginia. In 1979 he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with his degree in Medicine. During his time in the Navy, Dr. Jennette served his Residency in Anesthesiology, completing that in 1982. Adding to his education, he completed a Cardiovascular Fellowship at Stanford University. Dr. Jennette is a US Navy veteran, and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps. Serving many years in the Eden area, associated with Morehead Memorial Hospital, he retired in 2011. He was a member of St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church in Eden.
Surviving is his wife, Anne Kennedy Jennette, of the home; their two sons, Major Christopher Jennette, USAF, and wife, Tracy of Niceville, FL, and Captain Benjamin Jennette, M.D., US Army, and wife, Chrissie of Killeen, TX; daughter, Mary Jennette, M.D. and fiance', Ben Judd, M.D., of Chapel Hill; four grandchildren, Katherine, Libby, Tate, and Everett; two brothers-in-law, Dennis Kennedy and wife, Karen, and Charles Kennedy and wife, Carol; and sisters-in-law, Sue Gabbert and husband, Mike, and Judy Canfield and husband, Clay.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, immediately following the funeral mass, at Morehead-Fair House, 420 Boone Road in Eden.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Springs Prayers Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC 27048.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
a great physician , i had the privilege to work with john for 20 years. It was a honor to have had the opportunity . THANKS JOHN for your skill and friendship . you will be missed . condolence to anne and family
william mcleod
John brought me to Eden six years ago and served as a great partner, mentor and friend. He is missed every day by the Morehead family. Condolences to Anne and children and grandchildren.
Karl Talts
It was an honor to have met and known John Jenette. Our hearts are heavy and pray for Anne, and the entire family.
Dorothy Talts
Dr. J. was such a kind and respectful physician. He was so good to his patients and was loved by many. He brought me many laughs and smiles through the years I worked with him. It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with him. My sincerest condolences to Anne and your family.
Sande Long
Sande Long
My heart goes out to the entire family Ihad the pleasure of working with DRJennett.He was an amazing man and will be greatly missed.
joanna conner
What a caring and compassionate man is how I remember John. I left Eden 25 years ago after knowing John for 2 years. We did some difficult operations together and he certainly was a skilled anethesiologist who provided excellent patient care. I have thought of him often as he fought this dragon that eventually had its way. I am sure that John never lost hope or his dignity. We will miss you dearly. Rest in Peace-Daniel Gonzalez
Daniel Gonzalez
The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23). To the family, may God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this time and the times ahead. Our prayers are with you.
Pastor Mandell A Motley
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Dr. Jennette was such a kind hearted, loving physician. Our son had 3 surgeries as a child as Dr. Jennette always had a way to make you feel such comfort. He will be missed by so many. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Teresa Nance
John was my anesthesia colleague, my tennis buddy and most importantly my friend. What a gracious and wonderful family he leaves behind to carry on his legacy. Mark Lawson
Mark Lawson
Dr. Jennette was a wonderful doctor with a great sense of humor. When our daughter was nervous about being put to sleep to have her tonsils removed, Dr. Jennette soon had her laughing and feeling much better about the upcoming surgery. There are few like him and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Mike & Annette Moore
We are saddened to read of Dr. Jeannette's death. Please hold each other close and share our sympathies with your entire family.
Candy & David Smith
Dear Jennette Family,
We were so sorry to read of Dr. Jennette's death and we send you our deepest sympathy.
Also, we want to thank the Jennette family for all of the kindnesses shown to Justin in the past.
May God give you strength during this sad time in your lives.
Sincerely,
Roy and Nancy Thomas
Roy and Nancy Thomas
May God hold John in the palm of his hands. He was one of the finest! We look forward to being reunited one day in heaven. Many prayers to Anne, Ben, Chris, Mary and all the family.
Marty and Juli Phelan
I became friends with Dr. Jennette when we worked together at Morehead Memorial. I also trusted and respected him as a competent, compassionate physician. We also shared a love of golden retrievers! I was sorry to hear of Dr. Jennette's passing and I know that he will be missed. My sympathy to Anne and the family.
Sincerely, Michele Pilon
Michele Pilon
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